Do you look at color first or touch first?
Many people decide a room's color first, but touch is actually our truest daily contact.
The fabric of the sofa, the texture of bed linens, the thickness of the rug—all affect how you feel in a space.
The relaxation of linen
Linen doesn't need to be ironed smooth; its wrinkles are a kind of relaxation in themselves.
Linen curtains, linen bedding, linen throw pillows all make a space less tense and more natural.
The safety of wool
In winter, covering yourself with a wool blanket and stepping on a thick wool rug makes the temperature of home immediately concrete.
Wool doesn't have to be luxurious, but it makes people want to come close.
Let hands have something to touch
A home with only smooth surfaces can feel distant.
Wood, pottery, woven items, coarse cloth—let hands have something to touch, and the heart will settle.
